Brett Wilvers

Versatile Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician and manufacturing professional offering a strong combination of technical troubleshooting, hydraulic and electrical knowledge, assembly, fabrication, equipment operation and workplace safety. Recognized as a practical problem solver who learns new systems quickly, reads blueprints and work orders accurately, works effectively with engineers and tradespeople, and follows assignments through testing and completion. Seeking a stable opportunity where hands-on technical ability, computer aptitude, reliability and transferable industrial experience can contribute to operations, service, manufacturing, logistics or technical support.

Assembly Technician at DFI Edmonton Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

• Assembled and refitted equipment from blueprints and specifications; maintained hydraulic components and contributed to prototype pipe-cutting equipment with engineers and millwrights.

Heavy Equipment Technician at Marcep Manufacturing (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Built custom on-road and off-road truck rig-ups, installed and plumbed hydraulic systems, completed electrical wiring and tested finished units for function and leaks.

Receiver / Apprentice Welder at Whitemud Ironworks Ltd. (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Received and organized structural steel, operated an overhead crane up to 17 tons, fitted material from blueprints and passed a CWB flat-position weld test.

Technician at Milron Metal Fabricators (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Installed and tested truck-body wiring, power converters and VMAC air-compressor systems according to work orders and manufacturer instructions.

Warehouse Associate at Amazon Fulfillment (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Supported overnight loading, sorting and delivery staging; safely marshalled drivers through scheduled pickup waves and maintained organized work areas.

Heavy Equipment Technician at Bobcat of Edmonton (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Diagnosed, quoted and repaired varied compact equipment; completed warranty and insurance repairs and earned Bobcat Silver certification and Journeyperson status.

Mechanic at Goose Hummock Golf Resort (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Maintained golf carts and grounds equipment, sourced parts and completed urgent repairs to return equipment to service quickly.

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) (2015-01 – 2018-12)

High School Diploma – Spruce Grove Composite High School